Are you looking for a new device to buy or gift for Christmas and you want to save some money while still getting an amazing smartphone? You are in the right place. A lot of smartphones were launched in the latest period, but in this article, we collected the best value for money smartphones available in the market. The ranking may not include some very good devices just because it is referred to the month of December 2019, so we decided to include only devices released recently. If you need more alternatives, you can check our previous article about the best value for money smartphones of the previous month.
Best value for money smartphones of the month
Realme X2 Pro
Realme X2 Pro is the king of flagship killers. It simply provides flagship hardware and a top-end display panel at a midrange price. Despite its price starts from just €399 globally, it is fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ that is currently the most powerful Qualcomm’s chipset in the market. And it is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal UFS 3.0 storage. Realme X2 Pro also boasts a display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, the support to HDR10+ and full DCI P3 coverage for amazing image quality. Among its other advanced features, there are 50W fast charging, and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.
You can learn more about the Realme X2 Pro by clicking here.
Huawei Nova 6
The Huawei Nova 6 series debuted in China a few days ago and it includes three devices: Nova 6, Nova 6 5G and Nova 6SE. The vanilla Nova 6 is the most interesting when it comes to value for money since it has flagship-class specifications but it costs slightly more than €400 (CNY 3199) in China. It mounts the new Kirin 990 chipset and it is even equipped with an amazing camera department including a 40 MP main sensor and 3x optical zoom. Its big 4100 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging and there is even a top-end dual front camera (one of the best front setups) housed in a punch hole.
You can learn more about the Huawei Nova 6 by clicking here.
Honor V30
Honor V30 is one of the most affordable 5G phones out there. It does not sport an integrated 5G modem (it has a Balong 5000 modem outside the chipset), but in China, it starts from just €430, which is astonishing for a 5G-enabled device. For the rest, the Honor V30 is not so different from the Huawei Nova 6. It has the same top-class front camera department including an ultrawide sensor, as well as a big 4200 mAh battery. And its rear cameras are simply awesome with the 40 MP main sensor, OIS, and 3x optical zoom.
You can learn more about the Honor V30 by clicking here.
Oppo Reno Ace
Just like the Realme X2 Pro, even Oppo Reno Ace is an amazing flagship killer. But while Realme X2 Pro does not come with a top-end camera, this device even offers amazing rear cameras. It sports a quad rear camera including a Sony 48 MP sensor with OIS instead of the midrange-class Samsung 64 MP sensor found on the Realme X2 Pro which does not carry OIS. However, the price of this Oppo Reno Ace is higher (but it still remains one of the best value for money smartphones): you need almost €550/$550 to grab the base variant with 8/128 GB in China. Oppo Reno Ace boasts a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, UFS 3.0 storage and even a 90 Hz AMOLED display supporting HDR.
You can learn more about the Oppo Reno Ace by clicking here.
Samsung Galaxy M30s
Samsung Galaxy M30s is your best choice in the midrange segment if you need a value for money smartphone with infinite battery life. With its huge 6000 mAh battery, it is able to last up to three days even with intensive use. It even features a pretty nice Exynos 9611 processor paired with at least 4 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage. Samsung Galaxy M30s is equipped with a Super AMOLED display and a triple rear camera including an ultrawide sensor.
You can learn more about the Samsung Galaxy M30s by clicking here.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is actually considered the best camera phone alongside Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but unlike the Mate 30 Pro, it has a very affordable price. You can currently get it for about €450, even though it offers a penta-camera including a 108 MP main sensor rated as one of the best sensors for mobile devices by a lot of experts. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10, also known in China as Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro, even sports a huge 5260 mAh battery that is very rare for a high-end phone. The only weak point is its hardware department since it has a Snapdragon 730G chipset instead of a Snapdragon 855+, so it is not a flagship. But that is what makes its price so interesting.
You can learn more about the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by clicking here.
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro is known as the affordable gaming phone because it packs the most performing processor you can currently find for less than €250 globally. We are talking about the Helio G90T which offers amazing CPU and GPU performance (it competes with the Snapdragon 730G). Redmi Note 8 Pro also packs a big 4500 mAh battery making it one of the longest-lasting devices on a single charge. On the rear side, it sports a 64 MP quad-camera. Unfortunately, its display is an IPS panel, but it has HDR and high brightness.
You can learn more about the Redmi Note 8 Pro by clicking here.
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
Are you looking for the highest performance at an affordable price but you do not like Oppo’s flagship smartphones mentioned above? Then if you are from China you have an amazing alternative for just $370/€330 (CNY 2598): the Racing Edition of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855. It is one of the most affordable smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and it is especially meant for gamers. In all of its configurations expect the base version it even packs UFS 3.0 storage. Last but not least, it has a big 4500 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
You can learn more about the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by clicking here.
